--- title: "Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs — Architects & Building Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/distinctive-dwellings-thayne-hillrichs-pfvwus-pf~184677822 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~184677822.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs" category: ["Architects"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/f283801b0ebd4f06_8528-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "211 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 102, Southlake, Texas 76092, United States" latitude: 32.9485 longitude: -97.1524 phone: "(817) 717-7082" website: http://www.distinctivedwellings.net rating: 5 review_count: 74 years_in_business: 30 license_verified: true best_of_houzz_awards: 15 followers: 275 last_updated: 2026-09-07 --- # Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs > Tarrant County Architect & Designer > Best of Houzz 2012-2026 Original Houzz profile: [Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/distinctive-dwellings-thayne-hillrichs-pfvwus-pf~184677822) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Architects - **Location:** Southlake, TX - **Serves:** Fort Worth, Ft Worth, Irving, Flower Mound, North Richland Hills, Euless, Grapevine, Bedford, Haltom City, Keller, Coppell, Hurst, Southlake, Colleyville, Watauga, Highland Village, Trophy Club, Roanoke, Richland Hills, Westlake, Ft. Worth - **Verified License:** Yes - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (74 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 30 years in business - Hired on Houzz - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Offers Custom Work - 30 years in business - Provides 3D Visualization - 7 Hires on Houzz Distinctive Dwellings, located in Southlake, TX, is a full-service home design firm with over 35 years experience. Creating award winning unique custom homes is not just our specialty, it’s our passion. We work closely with our clients to ensure that each project meets the needs of the homeowner. It is our goal to draw from your desires as we walk with you through the process of creating your dream home. Thayne Hillrichs, owner and senior designer, graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington with Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 1991. He apprenticed under architects Michael Barnard and Gene Lam at Wharton and Lam Architects from 1989 – 1992 before starting his own firm. He has designed homes throughout Texas and various other states in the U.S. ### Services Provided - Architectural Design - Building Design - Home Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Custom Homes - House Plans - New Home Construction - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Floor Plans - 3D Rendering - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Multigenerational Homes - Pool House Design & Construction - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Barn Design & Construction - Garage Design - Custom Home - Custom Homes Design ### Areas Served - Fort Worth - Ft Worth - Irving - Flower Mound - North Richland Hills - Euless - Grapevine - Bedford - Haltom City - Keller - Coppell - Hurst - Southlake - Colleyville - Watauga - Highland Village - Trophy Club - Roanoke - Richland Hills - Westlake - Ft. Worth ### Typical Job Cost $20,000 - 2 million ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs | | Address | 211 E. Southlake Blvd., Suite 102, Southlake, Texas 76092, United States | | Phone | (817) 717-7082 | | Website | http://www.distinctivedwellings.net | | Years in business | 30 | | Followers on Houzz | 275 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/distinctive-dwellings-thayne-hillrichs-pfvwus-pf~184677822) - **Website:** http://www.distinctivedwellings.net - **Phone:** (817) 717-7082 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2014-2024 - **Best of Houzz:** 15 awards (2012–2026), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 74 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 49.0 - Communication: 48.0 - Value: 49.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — HU-850130564, Dec. 2024** > Love Love Love Distinctive Dwellings. Thayne is so creative and listens to what people need and want and how they live in their spaces. I have been working with Thayne for 20 years and have always been 100 percent satisfied because of his timely response, always available to take a call and the finished product is the best in the business. Thayne makes dreams comes true and can interpret what people want by communicating in just a few meetings. Excellent Company! Kelly Bowen Wilson **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thanks for the awesome review Kelly! Absolutely love working with you and Stephen! ### All 74 reviews **★★★★★ — John Coplenad, Oct. 2025** > Thayne has been great to work with. He did a great job helping us decide what we wanted in our home. His experience and knowledge helped us so much when we weren't sure what to do. I highly recommend him for designing your dream home. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thanks John! It was a joy working with you again. Your house is going to be amazing. **★★★★★ — HU-694165139, Oct. 2025** > As a custom builder, I have found Distinctive Dwellings as my go to Architect. They are always up to date on today’s trends but more importantly their willingness to listen. I have always hit a home run when my plans start with Thayne and his team. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thanks Torin. > I love how you build a house; you make my designs a reality. **★★★★★ — Renee, April 2023** > Thayne has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I was referred by a friend to work with Thayne, he had done a full remodel design for them and it looked great!! Thayne has designed our custom dream home, without ever meeting in person, did it timely and professionally! I emailed him some pictures of inspiration and he incorporated everything and more into the design of the home. Not only did he listen and provide me what I requested, he provided advice on cost savings with the design and explained why I could not have such things, as that design feature would not pass code. This advice alone is worth working with Thayne, as it will save me time and money with moving forward with the build. I cannot say enough great things about Thayne and is designing abilities. Thayne has the experience and knowledge that you need when designing a home. I am so excited to move forward with the building of this design. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thank you for the great review Renee. It was fun using "zoom" to design your very distinctive and beautiful house (from afar). **★★★★★ — Phil and Kim, March 2023** > Thayne was easy to work with from start to finish. He made great use of every square foot. He tackled all the same details beautifully. He would suggest small changes that made a huge difference in the look and feel of the house. The final design turned out beautiful and we cannot wait to see it build. I highly recommend Thayne. **★★★★★ — Phil Dunkin, March 2023** > My wife and I are building our house on our lake lot in Weatherford. We had some ideas of what we wanted when we went to Thayne. When we first sat down with Thayne, he asked a lot of questions about what we wanted and listened to our ideas. He walked us through his process and guided us in making great choices in our layout and in what the ultimate finished house would look like. When we left Thayne's office the first day we felt confident we had chosen the right architect for our house. There were a few phone call follow ups where Thayne had one or two questions regarding personal preference on some layouts. When we got the first set of drawings my wife and I made some changes. Thayne was quick with the redraw. The end plans turned out great! I would recommend Thayne because he listens to what you want, guides you were you want to go! His end product fit our needs and our wants perfectly! **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > It was great working with you both. I think it's going to be a beautiful lake home! **★★★★★ — Chad Neel, Oct. 2022** > We had an exceptional experience working with Thayne. We started with a rough hand drawn floor plan that we created and ended with a final architectural plan that completely met our expectations. > > The process was one of collaboration, coaching and professional guidance taking what we liked and turning it into a great design. Thayne takes time to understand your preferences and does an excellent job of helping you turn your thoughts and ideas into a functional plan. He builds upon your concepts with his experience to create something better than you could conceive on your own. > > The design process for our home was outstanding and the final product is exactly what we wanted. > > We have and do highly recommend Thayne and Distinctive Dwellings for your architectural needs. **★★★★★ — Antonio Jackson, Oct. 2022** > Mr. Hillrichs was very thorough and provided a quick turnaround for each iteration of tje design process. I'm fairly sure he would be just as responsive should any design issues come up during the construction phase. **★★★★★ — rc\_parra, Sept. 2022** > We had a fantastic experience designing our dream home with Thayne. We had our initial meeting with him where we shared our ideas, initial inspiration photos and general budget. During our 2+hr meeting he created and updated initial hand drawn sketches and took many notes. A few weeks later he sent our first floor plan which was incredibly spot on, we took our time and reviewed, met with him again, discussed some floor plan changes and had conversation regarding elevation. I provided additional exterior inspiration pictures, and based on that he provided advice on design and budget ideas, with flexibility to upgrade (windows/roof). > Revised floor plans were provided and once approved he sent the elevation and electrical plans. We made some small changes to the electrical plan and he was able to make the added changes quickly. > I appreciated this insight and advice on design, flow and notice when we were making choices that could impacted budget. > He was very responsive, anytime we had questions he was prompt to respond and now after our project has been completed, we’ve had a couple of questions and he is still very quick to respond. > We are very happy with our design and the overall process, he really took the time to listen and incorporate our ideas into one cohesive design, we highly recommend Thayne. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > It was fun working with you both. You've got great ideas and it's going to be a beautiful house. **★★★★★ — HU-264646430, Nov. 2021** > We have never seen an architect with this much patience! His work is amazing and unmatched. Working with this architect was an excellent experience. Definitely recommend him to anyone who’s planning on designing a new home! > > -Khaled Obaid **★★★★★ — v51wolcott, June 2021** > Gary & I were very pleased with Thayne. He was friendly and professional in every way. He was responsive to emails and phone calls. **★★★★★ — HU-29513689, April 2021** > Thayne is an experienced professional whose guidance and energy results in a great work product. He has a contagious personality that helps foster ideas as well as efficient solutions. His vast background enables him to assist clients realize their vision. He is detail oriented and turns drafts quickly capitalizing on momentum. We recommend Thayne to any one who wants to turn their vision into reality. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience. Enjoy your new home. **★★★★ — HU-312612683, Nov. 2020** > Our experience started out challenging because we were passionate about our custom design and Thayne is passionate about his design ideas. After we channeled all the passion, push back, and push through to the plans, we were pleased with the finished drafts. Thayne is extremely talented and delivers pride in his work. **★★★★★ — Valerie Occhipinti, Sept. 2020** > We chose Thayne based on houzz reviews and he didn't disappoint. Thayne listened closely and captured our vision for our home beautifully. He is flexible and great at making recommendations based on his extensive experience. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thanks for the great review. Loved working with you on your house. **★★★★★ — Linnet States, Aug. 2020** > Thayne was a joy to work with on my custom build home plan. Since I was out of state he made himself available via phone or in person when I was in town to complete the project in a timely manner. Thayne suggested ideas I didn’t consider, as well as supported any ideas that I insisted while keeping a very clean and professional presentation of my dream home. Thayne kept me informed during every step of the process and made the custom home design process seamless. I would recommend using his services if the opportunity arose again. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thank you Linnet. > It was a joy working with you too. **★★★★★ — Amanda Falconer, Dec. 2019** > We loved working with Thayne on our dream home in Fort Worth ! The whole process was seamless with Distinctive Dwellings. Thayne has a unique attention to detail, great communication and creative ideas. We highly recommend using Distinctive Dwellings...do yourself a favor and reach out to them. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thanks Amanda. > I enjoyed working with your "whole crew" to create your very unique house. **★★★★★ — Ron & Georgia Hughey, Dec. 2019** > Thayne, > Although our journey has taken us through 2 previous designers and nearly 2 years, we are so fortunate to have found Distinctive Dwellings as our 3rd and final designer. The wait was well worth it! > You listened to our ideas and desires and turned them into a beautiful design. Your attention to detail, symmetry, and creative concepts led us successfully through every stage of designing our home. We had lots of questions and numerous changes, but you patiently addressed each concern and provided the pros and cons before making any changes. Although you were professional, you were also very personable and easy to talk to – someone that we felt had our best interest at heart. > We are excited to soon start construction on our new home which would not have been possible without a great designer! > Thank you, > Ron & Georgia Hughey **★★★★★ — Brigit Thompson, Dec. 2019** > Thayne is awesome! He has helped us design two homes in the last twelve years. I would highly recommend him to anyone no matter how big or small the home. He has great ideas, very responsive, and extremely easy to work with. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thank you Brigit. I loved working with you on both houses. **★★★★★ — Joe, Oct. 2019** > Thayne helped us design a duplex that we're in the process of building. He did a great job. He is knowledgeable and creative and had lots of great ideas. He stayed within budget and worked quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — HU-931678508, Oct. 2018** > Thayne was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and was able to help us understand things we didn't even think about. He was quick and efficient with our plans and I couldn't ask for a better experience! **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thank you so much for taking the time to share about your experience. Enjoy your new home. **★★★★★ — Korey and Kimberly Stafford, Aug. 2018** > Distinctive Dwellings did an awesome job on our dream home. Thayne was easy to work with. He was happy to communicate mostly thru email and very quick to respond. This made things so much easier for us than having to meet often in person. He put a lot of thought and detail into our house and offered wisdom to make it better than we imagined. The entire experience was fun!! Highly recommend Distinctive Dwellings!! **★★★★★ — James McAdams, July 2018** > Thane was the second architect we contacted regarding this project. Like night and day. Thane asked questions, offered suggestions, etc. The result was exactly what we were looking for. Can’t say enough.... **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > I enjoy working with clients that know what they want but not yet seen it in real life. Thank you for allowing me to design your new home. **★★★★★ — Jacob Gamble, July 2018** > Thayne listened to exactly what we wanted in our home. He had a few ideas that we didn't think of that made it even better than what we expected. He was great to work with and made the entire process very simple on our end. Fantastic Job! **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thank you for the thoughtful words It was fun working with you. I was amazed how quickly the plan came together. **★★★★★ — Matthew Randazzo, April 2018** > My wife and I enjoyed working with Thayne as we designed our new home. We landed with a design we never could have imagined on the front end but is EXACTLY what we wanted. **★★★★★ — Jennifer Rogers, April 2018** > Thayne designed our new home. He made the process fun and was a pleasure to work with. He spent time collecting our ideas and really incorporated our vision into a professional product. **★★★★★ — Krista Todd, March 2018** > Working with Thayne has been a wonderful experience. He truly grasped the concept, and that was reflected in his rendering. Every change I wanted to make was done promptly and correctly. I would absolutely recommend Thayne to design your dream home. **★★★★★ — Angela Bass, Dec. 2017** > Thayne did a great job designing an addition to our existing home. He worked diligently on the project and he was patient with our requests. We highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Lori Forrest, Dec. 2017** > Thayne was super friendly, professional, and knowledgable. He listened to our needs for an extensive remodel and put together and excellent plan for us. I would HIGHLY recommend him! **★★★★★ — Elborai Group, Dec. 2017** > Hands down the best architect I have worked with! Thayne is thorough, detailed, and very diligent about listening to my needs and my visions. He was patient with me on the design of a large modern and he and I worked in harmony through 13 different versions! Throughout the process, I was expecting him to fire me as a client due to my multitude of changes, however, Thayne continued to listen to me, to make changes, and to offer his advice. I could not be happier with the level of service, professionalism, and finished product. **Comment from Distinctive Dwellings - Thayne Hillrichs:** > Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. It was great working with you and I can't wait to see the finished project. **★★★★★ — J Taylor, Sept. 2017** > Ever had a house designed around a garage? Well, we did. It has always been my dream to incorporate an auto enthusiast garage into our dream house. Between the extensive (and often ridiculous) city codes regarding extra garage space, the limitations of the lot size and my wife's specific requirements in the plan, Thayne had his work cut out for him. Thayne listened to what we wanted, he asked a lot thoughtful questions to help him understand exactly what we were looking for and he made helpful suggestions until he was able to design our true dream house. He nailed it! I couldn't be happier with the work he did for us and I'd use him again in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — Tina Hicks, June 2017** > Thayne is very talented, knowledgeable and enjoyable to work with. He did a great job on our project and I would highly recommend him. **★★★★★ — Alberta Cutts, Feb. 2017** > Thayne Hillrichs listened carefully to our requirements, and he translated our dreams into a detailed plan. He consistently works on million dollar homes with large square footage, but our plan was small in comparision (under 2500 square feet). Thayne was very responsive to our questions and changes as we thought out our requirements. He gave us space to make decisions without pressure. Even though our house was small, we were never treated as a 'small' customer. **★★★★★ — Natalie P., Oct. 2016** > We are looking forward to Thaynes design becoming reality and can't wait to show pics of the final outcome. We were impressed with Thaynes knowledge and insight in the design process as well as his professionalism. Thayne's enthusiasm ifor architecture is infectious and is on full display anytime you meet with him. **★★★★★ — Delmar Langan, Sept. 2016** > Very personable and intuitive as to your needs, wants and desires. It was a pleasure to work with him. His timeline from start to finish was great as well as his communication back and forth. **★★★★★ — Scott Birman, Sept. 2016** > Thayne was great to work with. He is the architect used by our builder, D.R. Moss, and my wife and I met with him personally. He was very open and honest with us. If we had a question, he was very thorough in his explanation. He made changes quickly and was willing to call when he needed to clarify what we were asking for. We can't wait to watch our new home as it moves from dreams, to plans, to building, to completion. **★★★★★ — terri blackshear, Sept. 2016** > We worked indirectly with Thayne through our builder. We are completing our home now and expect that it will exceed our needs and dreams. **★★★★★ — Jimmy Eastwood, Sept. 2016** > Pleased with every step of the process as we consulted with Thayne Hillrichs. He understood our desire for a plan with a casual open lifestyle, while downsizing overall living area. The final design defined our style; having Distinctive Dwellings for the design process has given us the confidence our home meets all the specific needs of our family. **★★★★★ — Barb & Tom Kotowski, Sept. 2016** > Thayne designed a plan that we love. Outstanding use of the available space, elevation just as we envisioned and suggestions that improved the floor plan. He was easy to work with, easy to get hold of and hit the dates as he committed. Wonderful experience with an awesome designer. **★★★★★ — cassie\_smith9570, Aug. 2016** > Thayne provided excellent service as our custom home designer. He really listened to what we wanted and offered options and suggestions we hadn't thought of. He was easy to work with, prompt in responding and expeditious in finalizing our plans. We highly recommend. **★★★★★ — N. Ogden, May 2016** > I have been very please with the work. Thayne has done a fantastic job designing our dream home from scratch. Very detailed oriented and a true partner in this process. **★★★★★ — ddmm2000, Feb. 2016** > Thayne Hillrichs is extremely professional and courteous. He is knowledgeable and friendly and delivered valuable input when necessary. Thayne made us feel very comfortable while assisting us with every step in designing our dream home! **★★★★★ — Austin Roberts, Jan. 2016** > Was a pleasure to work with Thayne and attention to detail and quick follow up is impressive He was able to take all my chicken scratch and terrible drawing and make our dream home a reality. **★★★★★ — Brandi Shapiro, Dec. 2015** > We wanted to remodel our master bath and, closet which were very small. Distinctive Dwelling was able to take the formal living area that we were not utilizing and expand our master bath and closet. All the plumbing was moved around to get a large walk in shower, large vanity area with an area to sit . The closet was expanded to have a island with drawers, out of season racks , a shoe closet for myself and the back wall was converted to a custom shoe rack for my husband. **★★★★★ — Melissa Williams, Dec. 2015** > Accessible, professional, dependable, and knowledgable. Great to work with on project layout and to refine construction design. I recommend him highly without reservation. **★★★★★ — rss\_7477, Dec. 2015** > We had a wonderful experience working with Thayne at Distinctive Dwellings. He was able to understand what we wanted from our house plan and delivered everything in a timely manner. Because of his creative vision and expertise we have been able to get through the house design process very smoothly. **★★★★★ — Amy Robichaux, Dec. 2015** > Thayne was wonderful to deal with. He was very excited about our new house plans and had some great ideas for building on our unique lot. We have never built a house before and Thayne was very helpful throughout the process. We had a good idea of what we wanted, and after only a couple of drawings and a few minor changes, we are very happy with the design. **★★★★★ — Patti, Dec. 2015** > Working with Thayne and Distinctive Dwellings has been a great experience. Thayne has provided wonderful ideas and worked hard to decipher and incorporate our ideas into our new home plans. He has designed a truly "distinctive" home for us. Thayne has been very responsive on both questions and changes. We would definitely recommend Thayne to our friends and would use him again if we ever build again. **★★★★★ — HU-577240, Oct. 2015** > Distinctive Dwellings and Thayne Hillrichs the Architect designed our house and provided all architectural services required from start to finish. One could not do business with a better firm. Thayne listened to our wants and needs, offered professional advice, and together, even including our builder, we designed the house of our dreams. It was easy to work with Thayne and his staff. Changes were readily made as requested and suggestions were offered when appropriate. The process was timely and the charges were fair. We would recommend Distinctive Dwellings to anyone desiring to design a custom home. We are completely satisfied with the process and the results. **★★★★★ — derek8878, April 2015** > Thayne walked with us through the entire home planning process. We had a base plan that we thought we wanted, however, after one meeting with Thayne we realized the true value in his services. The plan we found on an online site had several significant flaws we never noticed. Thayne "patiently" worked with us through the process and delivered on our dream house plans. Thayne's past work all had pieces of the unique styles we wanted and we put them all together for our home. We are looking forward to starting construction soon. Highly recommend Thayne! **★★★★★ — jfarris72, April 2015** > Thayne was so easy to work with. He has great ideas and really makes you think about a lot of important factors when designing your dream home **★★★★★ — Srj Johnsonmom, Nov. 2014** > Thayne is a magician as well as architect/designer/family time planner/organizer. We struggled over primitive designs for 9 months before we broke down and hired this magician. Best money we ever spent! Within 5 minutes of our first meeting he corrected the errors of the design and two weeks later had the plans "perfect." He knew we had expensive tastes with a regular-guy's budget and created a design that will rival million dollar cabins -- informing us of ways we can "get the look" without the expense. He was thoughtful and thorough, punctual and passionate. If we ever build another house/cabin he's our guy! **★★★★★ — jasongrimes, Nov. 2014** > Thayne was wonderful to work with in designing our home. He was very patience and understanding what we wanted and converting it into our design. We were extremely happy with his work and would highly recommend Distinctive Dwellings. **★★★★★ — howemk, Oct. 2014** > Thayne was energetic and creative to work with on our extensive home remodel project. He was responsive to our input and timely on the design delivery. We were pleased with some extra design elements he incorporated into our plan. He was able to refer some professionals for us to consider to complete our project and we appreciated his advice. **★★★★★ — Adrian Lane Little, Oct. 2014** > Thayne was a pleasure to work with. Very enthusiastic and a great personality. He was full of great ideas! It felt like he could read our minds and designed the exact home we were wanting. **★★★★★ — brlhommedieu, Oct. 2014** > Thayne was absolutely wonderful when working with us. He was an effective listener and delivered on a timely and agreed upon schedule. He was adept at anticipating our questions and addressing any of our concerns and reservations. Our finished products were complete and we were able to deliver the designs to our builder. We would highly recommend Thayne's firm and services. **★★★★★ — tinajake, Oct. 2014** > It was a pleasant experience meeting and working with Thayne Hillrichs. His attention to detail is impressive. Not only is he an outstanding and respected architect, but he also has exceptional customer service skills. His patience was definitely tested and he always responded professionally and promptly. I highly recommend Thayne to anyone looking for a custom floor plan. **★★★★★ — skyono, Sept. 2014** > We absolutely loved the design and layout of our house which Thayne did. He incorporated all of the specific things that we wanted to be featured in our home. **★★★★★ — sdjenks, April 2014** > Thayne provided complete architectural design services for our 16,000+ sq. ft. home. We presented him with lots of challenges to incorporate the many ideas we had accumulated over the past 40 years into our ultimate dream home. Thayne was an absolute pleasure to work with--highly creative, innovative and collaborative in developing an outstanding plan and design. We could not be more pleased with the result! **★★★★★ — jmarquez1127, March 2014** > We had a great experience working with this architect! Very professional, detailed and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend! **★★★★★ — BOWEN WILSON DEVELOPMENT, Jan. 2014** > I have worked with Thayne on numerous projects over the years and have to say he is talented in many ways when it comes to the understanding of clients ideas and how to work them into a plan. I have worked with many architects and none have had the understanding of scale like Thayne. His honesty about realistic expectations in design is refreshing and welcomed as you know he understands each project.. > If you want a realistic workable design that fits your personal style and lifestyle. I would talk with Thayne. **★★★★★ — goldstel1, Dec. 2013** > I hired Thayne to render an Archetectual Schematic of a planned room addition. The work was professional, timely, creative, & delivered at a reasonable cost. I would Highly recommend Thayne to others. **★★★★★ — avants, Dec. 2013** > We worked with Thayne to design our next home. He was amazing at understanding what we wanted and converting it into the design. We were extremely happy with his work and can't wait to begin construction! **★★★★★ — maryam\_32, Dec. 2013** > Thayne Hillrichs is a great architect! He is knowledgeable about what he does and is easy to work with. He listens to his clients and implements all of their ideas in order to create the perfect floor plan for them. He is also very creative and solves design dilemmas that may seem impossible to work out. We highly recommend Thayne to anyone who is planning to build a house. **★★★★★ — nick4kensington, Dec. 2013** > For the 9 years I have been working with Thayne Hilrichs I have found him to be a very helpful, skillful and insightful Designer. Thayne is not just a good Designer because he has the technical skills but also because I find he listens carefully to my Clients needs and interprets them into something they want. I always recommend his services when the opportunity arrises and am grateful to him for all the excellent work he has provided over the years for my Homeowners. **★★★★★ — One Specialty Landscape Design, Pools & Hardscape, Sept. 2013** > I have known Thayne Hillrichs for the past 9 years. He is an incredible Christian that lives out his faith. He does design work for our company One Specialty Concrete, Xteriors & Luxury Pools when we are designing an add on to an existing home. Thayne brings a tremendous amount of talent in designing custom homes and outdoor living environments. He has a tremendous amount of passion for his design work and this becomes evident when he meets with the client and discusses different options for their home. We are honored to have Thayne as part of our design team and recommend his design services. Feel free to give me a call at 817-994-3795 if you have questions. David Gaona **★★★★★ — tildawn, Sept. 2013** > We are thrilled with the home designs that Thayne has created for us. He took our preliminary plans and worked them into a master piece! There is absolutely no wasted space and the open floor plan and style of the home is exactly what we wanted. He listens and has an extremely proffessional demeanor. It was a pleasure working with Distinctive Dwellings. > Dawn **★★★★★ — rickycb, Sept. 2013** > Thayne Hillrichs met our expectations plus more. He designed our home and finished within the timeline he had given us. His work is top notch and we would recommend him to everyone. He was very educated and helped us throughout our process. Excited to share pictures once our home is completed. **★★★★★ — tracouch, Sept. 2013** > My husband and I just finished up with Thayne and he was absolutely awesome. Very attentative to our needs but also realistic and was right on time with the plans. We're so excited and can't wait to share his creation. **★★★★★ — fowlerchapa, Sept. 2013** > Thayne at Distinctive Dwellings has renewed our excitement about building our next home. Our meetings were collaborative as he listened to our needs and used his wealth of knowledge and vision to achieve the best results. We have built homes before and the design process has never been as seamless as the experience with Thayne. It is a testiment to his high standards and ability to make a vision come to life! We whole-heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a first class custom home design experience. **★★★★★ — hkilgore1, July 2013** > Thayne Hillrichs at Distinctive Dwellings did an exceptional job as our Custom Home Designer. His expertise was extremely valuable in guiding us in a number of areas and his thoroughness resulted in an excellent end product. We greatly enjoyed working with Thayne in the design process and highly recommend Distinctive Dwellings. **★★★★★ — Ron Brooks, July 2013** > Thayne is a professional. He does quailty work and considers both structure and design. He works very well with owners as well as contractors. We appreciated his ideas and his partnership and ended up with a design that we love and will be great for our family and our budget. **★★★★★ — markcmyk, July 2013** > Thayne at Distinctive Dwellings has now designed two houses for me. The latest project much more complicated than the first. The House was custom fit to a triangular shaped lot and my wife and I could not be more pleased. Our custom builder was also very impressed with the thought and detail that went into the design. I would highly recommend Thayne and Distinctive Dwelling. **★★★★★ — knjclark, July 2013** > It took years for my husband and I to decide to build our next home. When we finally did, it took forever to figure out what we really wanted. One meeting with Thayne and our dream house was on paper in front of us. Everything went super smooth and easy. Everyone who walks through our house loves it! Can't wait to move in!!!! **★★★★★ — bowersmd, June 2013** > Excellent architect with creative ideas yet fair and reasonable. He is very responsive. He willingly met with the builder at no extra cost to help brainstorm our plans. Very refreshing personality. ## Selected projects - [Current Projects](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/current-projects-pj-vj~5505355) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 36 - [Front Elevations - All Styles](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/front-elevations-all-styles-pj-vj~260904) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 133 - [Transitional Hill Country - Keller, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-hill-country-keller-texas-pj-vj~7500248) - Location: Keller, TX - Photos: 27 - [Transitional Tudor Designs - Argyle](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-tudor-designs-argyle-pj-vj~5900157) - Location: Argyle, TX - Photos: 21 - [MEANDERING WAY WESTLAKE](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/meandering-way-westlake-pj-vj~6394395) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 69 - [Transitional Modern - Colleyville](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-modern-colleyville-pj-vj~5900139) - Location: Colleyville, TX - Photos: 18 - [Mountain Rustic Barn - Southlake, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-rustic-barn-southlake-texas-pj-vj~1591065) - Location: Southlake, TX - Photos: 27 - [Old World Design - Colleyville, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/old-world-design-colleyville-texas-pj-vj~5606358) - Location: Colleyville, TX - Photos: 5 - [Contemporary Design - Southlake, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-design-southlake-texas-pj-vj~2586650) - Location: Cedar Hill, TX - Photos: 5 - [Transitional Farmhouse - Haslet, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-farmhouse-haslet-texas-pj-vj~6925587) - Location: Haslet, TX - Photos: 20 - [Transitional-Modern Farmhouse - Southlake, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-modern-farmhouse-southlake-texas-pj-vj~7499628) - Location: Southlake, TX - Photos: 15 - [Mountain Rustic Home - Southlake, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mountain-rustic-home-southlake-texas-pj-vj~5500610) - Location: Southlake, TX - Photos: 8 - [French Estate - Lousiana](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/french-estate-lousiana-pj-vj~7499639) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Lake House Design - Graford, Texas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-house-design-graford-texas-pj-vj~2586648) - Location: Graford, TX - Photos: 3 - [Exterior Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exterior-details-pj-vj~318758) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 28 - [Interior Details](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-details-pj-vj~323436) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 81 [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/distinctive-dwellings-thayne-hillrichs-pfvwus-pf~184677822) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1176969884.m3u8?s=9fea3fcf39febee5061cf707c441b339689458a9&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **What types of projects do you specialize in (custom homes, remodels, additions)?** We specialize in a wide range of residential projects, including award-winning unique custom homes, new home construction, and significant home remodels and additions. We also design multigenerational homes, guesthouses, and pool houses, ensuring each project reflects our clients' unique desires. **Do you design fully custom homes?** Absolutely! Designing fully custom homes is our passion and specialty at Distinctive Dwellings. We pride ourselves on creating unique, award-winning residences tailored precisely to your vision and lifestyle, ensuring every detail reflects your individual desires for your dream home. **Do you have experience with luxury or high-end homes?** Yes, absolutely. Our focus at Distinctive Dwellings is on creating award-winning unique custom homes, which often fall into the luxury and high-end category. With over 35 years of experience and projects across Texas and other states, we are adept at designing sophisticated residences that exceed expectations. **Do you offer 3D renderings or visualization during the design process?** Yes, we absolutely offer 3D renderings as part of our design process at Distinctive Dwellings. We believe these visualizations are invaluable for helping you fully envision your future home and make informed decisions, ensuring the final design perfectly aligns with your dream. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Ideabooks - [St Jude](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/168183472/list/st-jude) — 1 idea - [front](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/161404847/list/front) — 1 idea - [keas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/158685394/list/keas) — 2 ideas - [dugas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/157936639/list/dugas) — 9 ideas - [Mansfield](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/143106669/list/mansfield) — 3 ideas - [Richardson Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/133019402/list/richardson-remodel) — 1 idea - [Leal Fireplace Wall](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131822760/list/leal-fireplace-wall) — 3 ideas - [Gronk](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115849053/list/gronk) — 1 idea - [munro](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115097857/list/munro) — 1 idea - [Perry Residence](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/114622923/list/perry-residence) — 1 idea - [Display Shelves](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/111857677/list/display-shelves) — 9 ideas - [LAM](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/103715457/list/lam) — 1 idea - [Rogers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93668906/list/rogers) — 1 idea - [Modern](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86851416/list/modern) — 37 ideas - [Modern Roof Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86851408/list/modern-roof-terrace) — 7 ideas - [WEST](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/56886369/list/west) — 10 ideas - [Wilson Redo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/43389574/list/wilson-redo) — 1 idea - [Stanley](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/35129658/list/stanley) — 7 ideas - [Gonzalez Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/31251866/list/gonzalez-project) — 3 ideas [See all 19 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/distinctivedwellings) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-07.*